Welcome to r/IWantOut, Reddit's expat subreddit. Please read the sidebar for general advice and helpful links.

If you want out of wherever you live, we're here to help.

Got questions? Want advice and experience from people who have gotten out or are still trying? Have a good tip or a success story to tell? Just need support? No matter where you're from or where you're going, you're welcome here.

★ RULES ★

Be respectful.

No requesting or giving advice on how to conduct illegal activities, including marriage to strangers.

When requesting/giving advice, please be as detailed as possible when describing your situation: country of origin, age range, education, qualifications, budget, etc. Vague posts like "guy who wants to go anywhere" will probably be removed.

No harpsichord playing after 10 PM.

★ PROTIPS ★

Permanently residing in a country in which you currently don't have citizenship almost always requires a visa (legal permission to live there). Visa rules differ depending on the country/region, but they generally require that you demonstrate a good reason for moving there: family, in-demand skills, pursuit of higher education, etc. It can be a daunting process, but if you're serious about getting out you should thoroughly research the visa you'll need to obtain to do so. Some of the links below might help.

Can't find the answer you're looking for here? Check to see if there's a subreddit for the country and/or city you want to go to.

South Korea. I was there two years ago for my friend's wedding. That place is about to do what Japan did in the 1980's. It's going to become a major world industrial power over the next decade. I wish I could be there to see it...